Frame And Members problems of the 2007 Dodge Caliber

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While having the front wheel aligned at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front cross members were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Upon an independent mechanic inspecting the vehicle, it was diagnosed that the front and rear cross members had extensive rust and needed to be replaced. Lilliston Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1501 n 2nd st #47, millville, NJ 08332, (856) 825-1937) diagnosed that the front and rear cross members needed to be replaced. The manufacturer's extended warranty campaign (x69) expired in November of 2016; therefore, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed the warranty expiration. The contact was advised to have the dealer repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 151,909.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle, inspected the undercarriage, and noticed rust from the front to the back of the subframe. The contact called lowery bros. Chrysler-Jeep, inc. At (315) 472-7844 (647 w genesee st, syracuse, NY 13204), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 116,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing an inspection, the technician noticed that the front crossmember underneath the vehicle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,601.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 30 mph, cross member and the subframe fractured causing the front passenger side tire to fracture and turn inward. Due to the failure, the fender and the door were rubbing on the bottom each time the door was opened and closed on the front passenger side. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the subframe and the cross member was full of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would veer to the left lane when the steering wheel was released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear cross member was compromised due to rust perforation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the technician discovered that the front section of the sub frame was corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.